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July 16, 2016 2:07 PM

Lifeline Express celebrates 25 years of service

The Lifeline Express, the world's first hospital on a train, also known as the Magic Train of India, celebrates 25 years of service to the poor and underprivileged masses of rural India, today. At a function held in Mumbai celebrating the success of the train, Western Railway General Manager, M...

July 16, 2016 2:02 PM

Two abducted Indians released in Nigeria

Two abducted Indians were released in Nigeria this morning after being held captive for over two weeks. Mangapudi Srinivas and Kaushal Anish Sharma were kidnapped on 29th of June from an area called Boko near Makurdi in Benue state. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup told media that...

July 16, 2016 1:48 PM

Asia Europe Summit calls for united fight against terrorism

The 11th Asia Europe meeting ASEM Summit has reaffirmed its commitment for greater partnership through Informal political dialogue and initiatives in economic and socio-cultural fields. The Ulaanbaatar Declaration issued today has also expressed its commitment for united fight against terrorism and ...

July 16, 2016 1:38 PM

Pak team visits India to discuss river water issues

India today said that the visit of a team from Pakistan led by Water and Power Secretary of Pakistan to New Delhi was in response to India pointing out to Pakistan that the latter was violating provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. In response to a question on the inter governmental water negotiati...

July 16, 2016 1:38 PM

V Prez holds bilateral meetings with leaders of ASEM members

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today held several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the ASEM members including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Both the leaders were met in the morning session during the sidelines of the summit. Both the leaders met in the cordial atmosphere and d...

July 16, 2016 8:45 AM

Bullying on basis of religion, gender amounts to ragging: UGC

University Grants Commission has said Bullying a student on the basis of his religion, gender, ethnicity or economic background would now amount to ragging.<br/><br/>The definition of ragging has been expanded as per the latest notification issued by the UGC. It says any act of physical ...

July 16, 2016 8:45 AM

Electricity generation capacity registers 23 % growth: Piyush Goel

Union Minister of Power Piyush Goel has said, electricity generation capacity in the country has increased by 46,000 megawatt in two years registering 23 percent growth. He launched green technology products developed by innovators in IIT, Madras Research Park in Chennai last evening. <br/>&lt...

July 16, 2016 8:45 AM

India, EU review progress of FTA negotiations

India and the EU on Friday reviewed the progress of long-stalled talks for the proposed free trade agreement and expressed willingness to address outstanding issues as an integral part of the negotiations.<br/><br/>Post-Brexit, the Chief negotiators of European Union and India deliberate...

July 16, 2016 8:33 AM

Electricity generation capacity registers 23 % growth: Piyush Goel

Union Minister of Power Piyush Goel has said, electricity generation capacity in the country has increased by 46,000 megawatt in two years registering 23 percent growth. He launched green technology products developed by innovators in IIT, Madras Research Park in Chennai last evening. Addressing new...

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